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Containment Vessels at the Compound Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:53PMArtists Gina Tuzzi and Tyler Bewley go mobile. by DeWitt Cheng Gina Tuzzi and Tyler Bewley ponder Americans' predilections for motorized cocooning and domestic bliss on the road in Habitual Homesteaders, a two-person show curated by the aptly named BayVAN. Tuzzi's drawings, paintings, and sculptures depict the euphoria of pop culture (and its various subcultures) with affection, humor, and ...
Himachal to boost tourism by introducing houseboats Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:17PMHimachal Pradesh plans to introduce houseboats in the state's prominent lakes, on the lines of Jammu and Kashmir, to attract more tourists. Beautiful houseboats in Kashmir's Dal Lake are among the state's biggest tourist attractions.
Himachal plans houseboats a la Kashmir Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:33AMShimla, Aug 31 : Himachal Pradesh plans to introduce houseboats on prominent lakes in the state on the lines of Jammu and Kashmir to attract more tourists.
Delhi has wettest August in decade Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:45AMThe national capital received a record 455.1 mm rainfall till Tuesday evening making August the wettest in the past 10 years, Met officials said.
Lower priority to people's issues in monsoon session: CPI-M Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:31AMThe Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) said Tuesday that people's issues had found lower priority during the monsoon session of parliament and it seemed that the policies of the government were not oriented towards the common man.
Pulapre Balakrishnan to be new CDS director Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:31AMProfessor Pulapre Balakrishnan was Tuesday selected as the next director of the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) here.
Court asks CBI to trace PIL mover in Koda scam Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:31AMThe Jharkhand High Court Tuesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to trace and bring before it Durga Oraon on whose public interest litigation (PIL) a probe was ordered in the multi-crore-rupee scam allegedly involving former chief minister Madhu Koda.
Himachal plans houseboats a la Kashmir Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:30AMHimachal Pradesh plans to introduce houseboats on prominent lakes in the state on the lines of Jammu and Kashmir to attract more tourists.
Rains forced corporation put off Games deadline: Mayor Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:30AMThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Tuesday blamed the incessant rains in the city for its failure to meet the Aug 31 deadline for completing all Commonwealth Games related projects. The Games are just 33 days away.
Cedar Rapids flood group to picket Culver fundraiser Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:29PMUPDATE: West-side Cedar Rapids residents plan to demonstrate later today outside a fundraiser for Gov. Chet Culver, calling it “tacky” he would raise re-election funds in their neighborhood, but not accept their invitation to discuss their issues with flood recovery plans. “It’s just tacky,” said Kathy Potts, one of the groups that has [...]
WestSeattleBlog: Fire early Tuesday at Jim Clark Marina Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:09AMTwo boat houses and a boat were destroyed in a fire early Tuesday morning at the Jim Clark Marina on Harbor Island, our news partners at WestSeattleBlog.com are reporting.
Vacationers find life is easy on the Erie Canal Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:33PMWhile riding their bikes earlier this summer along the banks of the Erie Canal, Ramon and Judy Ricker found themselves drawn to three houseboats tied up to the docks.
Sea Village Marina homes offer new interpretation of waterfront living at the Jersey Shore Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:13AMSEA VILLAGE MARINA — People name boats and vacation homes and secluded country houses. Condos and mobile homes and regular houses? Not much. The floating homes at Sea Village Marina are a unique combination of all the above, and...
Bollywood bites the bullet Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:01AMTOI-Crest traces our cinema’s shifting focus on the fraught frames
JonKonnu offers spirited workshop Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:09PMSingers, dancers, instrumentalists — anyone who enjoys being with others in a happy, spirited way — should set aside 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday for participation in a JonKonnu workshop at the Community Council for the Arts, 400 N. Queen St....
'My 9-year-old son wants to fight for azaadi' Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:00PM'My son says I am a coward for not going out to protest. He is not afraid. He is a typical Kashmiri youth.'
Cedar Boat Club revives Venetian boat parade tradition Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:14AMThe full revival of the Venetian Night lighted boat parade has been several years in the making. Cedar Boat Club members are excited to showcase their boat houses, Ellis Harbor and the Cedar River during the parade and fireworks display Saturday. “This town under-appreciates the river,” boat club member Jim Kaas says. “By having [...]
Erie Canal vacations lure amateur skippers Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:24AMNew boaters are choosing an Erie Canal vacation this summer.score! slider puzzle: Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal
N.W.T. bridge ex-officials bought Atcon pontoons Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 4:46PMTwo former Deh Cho Bridge Corp. officials secured a personal deal with Atcon, the bridge's former contractor, CBC News has learned.
N.W.T. bridge ex-officials bought Atcon pontoons Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:38PMTwo former Deh Cho Bridge Corp. officials secured some personal deals with Atcon, the bridge's former contractor, CBC News has learned.
What's on your "so Seattle" list? Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:53PM9:02 a.m. [Click sketch to view larger] A friend visiting from Europe recently made an observation that made me think. He said the lamp posts downtown were "so Seattle."
3 capsized boats spill 10 anglers into Rainy Lake Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:59AMThree boats capsized and 10 people were overboard Sunday morning on windswept Rainy Lake until a seasoned local boater and the National Park Service came to their rescue.
Boaters rescued from Rainy Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 1:30PMVoyageurs National Park rangers had to rescue several boaters from Rainy Lake yesterday after high winds capsized their vessels. Chief park ranger James Hummel said three boats had departed their campsites in the park east of the Brule Narrows on Rainy Lake yesterday morning. Hummel said they chose to depart at a time when winds were gusting up to 64 km/h (40 m.p.h.) read more
Blaze Engulfs 19 Boats in Aransas Pass Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:10PMFire crews with the U.S. Coast Guard, Ingleside, Rockport, and Aransas Pass are battling a fire at the Hamptons Landing and Marina.
Houseboat owners running out of options in Okanagan Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 7:43PMIn West Kelowna, B.C., houseboat owners are reluctantly preparing to move on, as the municipality joins the growing list of Okanagan communities giving the floating homes the heave-ho.
Sunset Marina and Resort on Dale Hollow Lake Offers Late Summer and Fall-Spectacular Vacations Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:00AMAs the kids head back to school, the lake levels drop and the water temperatures remain high; late summer allows adults-only house boaters to experience the ultimate “private lake” experience. Dale Hollow Lake is the perfect place for a quiet get-away on the water.
Boaters on B.C. lake not meeting safety rules: RCMP Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:56PMOnly four boats out of 246 checked were compliant with current regulations
County lake noise ordinance makes waves Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:11PMArea boaters who claim that loud, often coarse, music is disturbing their recreational experience prompted the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors to support a new noise ordinance for local reservoirs . But some worry that the enforcement of such an ordinance would cut down on fun and reduce tourism, though such dissenters were in the minority Tuesday, when the issue was discussed.
Inaugural patrol kept busy Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 10:27AMThe houseboat companies were right. The August long weekend is the busiest weekend for vessels in the Shuswap basin, which includes Mara Lake.
McCurtain County, OK - The Beavers Bend State Park Area - Is the Perfect Wet and Wild Weekend Getaway for Families Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 9:00AMGet away from the hustle and bustle of big city life with the family and enjoy a stress-free time paddling on the scenic Mountain Fork River or cruising the shoreline of spectacular Broken Bow lake in a powerboat. Â Or how about para-sailing 100 feet in the air?
Gellatly Bay to destination unknown Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 5:21PMHouseboats illegally moored off West Kelowna moved on last Thursday.
Canada's top boating destinations Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 8:21AMIf you're making a wake with the wind in your hair, in awe of the way the passing white pines grow from the bedrock on the lake's shore, be assured you're doing it in one of the best places in the country.
A tour of Sausalito's floating homes Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 7:53AMWith an extensive collection of Paul Jacoulet woodblocks hanging on the walls and a centuries-old Buddha statue on the landing downstairs, the 350-year-old Japanese temple bell is just another one of those signature items that make a house a home. Yet for... Sausalito California - Buddharupa - United States - San Francisco - Sausalito
Breath-taking ... Sunset on the Zambezi River Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 5:18AMAFTER his travel diary following a visit to Zimbabwe in November 2009 [ DAY 1 ; DAY 2 ; DAY 3 ; DAY 4 ; DAY 5 ], Scott Ramsay returned recently and travelled for four weeks in the western parts of the country, discovering deserted tourist attractions, plenty of welcoming locals and more than a few roadblocks.
Sausalito a mini-vacation by the San Francisco Bay Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:11AMSausalito is ideal for an on-foot exploration; consider it an urban hike with benefits '” great views, fresh air, muscle stretching, interesting shops and galleries to browse and goodies to sample along the way. It's small enough to cover in a day and large enough to plan for a return visit.
Grilled hot dogs, homemade root beer usher in CAC art show Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:37AMPINAL COUNTY – Central Arizona College kicked off its summer student art exhibit on Thursday, July 22, under the aroma of grilled hot dogs and homemade root beer as visitors basked in the glow of the latest student creations.
Waiting for a weekend of fun Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:15AMHouseboats are moored on the West Branch of the Feather River that forms part of Lake Oroville, not far from the Highway 70 bridge.
Seattle seeks to ban new houseboats Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:09PMIn a city of lakes and bays, squabbles about water are inevitable. But as Seattle mulls over a hefty set of new shoreline rules, one of the most iconic waterfront symbols -- houseboats -- is feeling the squeeze.
A tour of Sausalito's floating homes Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:16AMWith an extensive collection of Paul Jacoulet woodblocks hanging on the walls and a centuries-old Buddha statue on the landing downstairs, the 350-year-old Japanese temple bell is just another one of those signature items that make a house a home. Yet for... Sausalito California - Buddharupa - United States - Sausalito - San Francisco
Seattle considering banning new houseboats Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:25PMSEATTLE - The city's Department of Planning and Development is updating its Shoreline Master Program, a set of rules on Seattle's waterways. The update could include a ban on new houseboat development to protect shorelines and salmon. The state is directing the city to update the rules, which could affect one of Seattle's most iconic symbols. "I'm concerned about salmon, too," says Amalia ...
Seattle wants to ban new houseboats Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:15PMCity planners have drafted rules that would ban new houseboats, limit development, and demote the preferential water-use status currently enjoyed by floating homes. That's making some waves.
Greywater discharge harmful to human health, states review Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:37PMDeemed indistinguishable from blackwater, greywater discharges from private and commercial watercraft pose a risk to public health and water quality in Shuswap and Mara lakes.
PHOTOS: High water on Wapsipinicon River and Walnut Creek flooding parts of Olin Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:11PMTheir town built on swales and hillocks near the convergence of four streams, Olin residents know what to expect during a rainy season. “We got Walnut (Creek) on this side,” said Red Bodkin as he pointed toward corners of his living room. ”Sibles on that side, and Catfish over here. We get ‘em from all directions. [...]
Boating permit process called joke Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:58AMCanada’s boating operator permits would mean more if they weren’t so easy to get, say people in the boating community.
No turn unstoned in protest Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:08PMA couple of days later, she brought a second plant covered by a bag, and got it past the Capitol's security screeners. [...] on July 3, according to a court document, after she brought it inside and used it as a visual aid while confronting senators in the corridors, she was charged by State Police with unlawful possession of a controlled substance as soon as she stepped out onto the landing on ...
101 things to do around Langley this summer Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:13PMThe Golden Ears Bridge is impressive from the air and the ground. The toll bridge is free for pedestrians and bicycle riders.
Study proposes range of schemes to protect and improve canals Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 6:30PMFACILITIES FOR houseboats; horse-drawn barges; markets; concerts; water sports, shops and restaurants are proposed for the Royal and Grand canals in Dublin in a new report from Waterways Ireland.
Study lists schemes to boost canals Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:14PMFacilities for houseboats; horse-drawn barges; markets; concerts; water sports, shops and restaurants are proposed for the Royal and Grand canals in Dublin in a new report from Waterways Ireland.
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Houseboats dump more waste into Shuswap Lake than sewage plant: new study Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:24AMDuring the tourist season, houseboats dump three to six times more organic nutrients into Shuswap Lake through grey-water discharge than Salmon Arm’s sewage-treatment plant, according to a new study.